Excavation at Fara, initiated by German excavators between 1902 and 1903, was resumed in 1931 by Erich Schmidt, an archaeologist
working under the aegis of the University Museum. Since the Museum’s participation was limited to one season which took place
between February 15 and May 19, the records pertaining to this excavation are not numerous. The textual records at Fara include
general correspondence, field notes, indexes and catalogues, and publications. Where possible, a chronological order was imposed
on the records.

title

Fara, Iraq expedition records

creator

Schmidt, Erich Friedrich, 1897-1964

id

PU-Mu. 1020

repository

University of Pennsylvania Penn Museum Archives

extent

1.95 linear feet

inclusive date

1930-1972

bulk date

1930-1931

abstract/scope/contents

Excavation at Fara, initiated by German excavators between 1902 and 1903, was resumed in 1931 by Erich Schmidt, an archaeologist
working under the aegis of the University Museum. Since the Museum’s participation was limited to one season which took place
between February 15 and May 19, the records pertaining to this excavation are not numerous. The textual records at Fara include
general correspondence, field notes, indexes and catalogues, and publications. Where possible, a chronological order was imposed
on the records.